Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 1, 1547-1629. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1802.
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'House of Commons Journal Volume 1: 24 April 1571', in Journal of the House of Commons: Volume 1, 1547-1629, (London, 1802) pp. 86. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/commons-jrnl/vol1/p86d [accessed 24 April 2024]
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Martis, vicesimo quarto Aprilis, 1571
Usury.
1. nova. The Bill against Usury. - The first Reading.
Sheriffs.
1. The Bill for Allowances unto Sheriffs for the Justices Diets. - The first Reading.
Fugitives.
2. The Bill against Fugitives. - The second Reading; and, after many long Arguments, is, upon the Question, committed unto Sir Thomas Smythe, Mr. Bell, Mr. Mounson, Mr. Thom. Snagge, and Mr. Yelverton; to meet in the Star-chamber To-morrow at Two of the Clock in the Afternoon.
Bills before the House.
It is Ordered, by the House, That a Note be made, against To-morrow, of the Titles of all the Bills offered into this House, and then to be read; to the End the House may make their Choice, with which of them they will first proceed.